Fresh Lemon-Basil Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour – sifted
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
4 tablespoons butter
Juice of l lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
3 egg whites
Healthy handful of fresh basil
1 ¼ tsp. baking powder
Preparation
1
In a bowl sift together the flour and baking powder.
2
In a mix-master beat together the butter and the confectioner’s sugar until creamy.
3
In a food processor add the basil and lemon juice and process until the basil is chopped fine.
4
Add the basil and lemon juice to the creamy butter and confectioner’s sugar and beat just until incorporated.
5
Slowly, while the mixer is on low, add the sifted flour and baking soda to the butter, lemon juice and confection’s sugar.
6
Beat the egg whites plus 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar until fluffy. Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture.
7
Form into a ball and refrigerate at least one hour.
8
When ready form the dough into walnut size balls and roll in powdered sugar. Flatten with the bottom of a cup or your hands. Place on parchment lined baking sheets or buttered baking sheets.
9
Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
10
Bake 10-12 minutes. Place on a cooling rack.
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About
These cookies are delicious with a cup of tea or perfect with a glass of wine. They are not too sweet.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Added:
Friday, July 27, 2012 - 11:00am
